South Africa Yacht Charter

Black-maned lions framed against Kalahari dunes; powdery beaches lapped by two oceans. Complemented with star-studded desert skies and lush mountains, South Africa is truly a country of astounding diversity and the perfect place to explore from a luxury superyacht.

South Africa's ever-changing scenery is the perfect canvas on which to paint an activity-packed superyacht holiday. Try rock climbing in the craggy Cederberg, surfing off the coast of the Eastern Cape, abseiling from Cape Town's iconic Table Mountain, bungee jumping from the Garden Route's Bloukrans Bridge, or swinging into Graskop Gorge. If adrenaline sports aren't your thing, choose instead to sip a cold drink on the back of the yacht and luxuriate whilst watching the wonder of marine life all around you, such as dolphins and whales, and of course, one of the countries' most exciting creatures, shark.

An undoubtable highlight of South Africa is the coastal city of Cape Town, host town to many round-the-world yacht races, where golden beaches sit alongside tumbling wine lands, making it one of the country’s most picture-perfect locations. Even in the city, you only need to look up to see the beautiful fynbos climbing the slopes of Table Mountain, while nearby, two of the world's most dramatic coastal roads lead to Cape Point and Hermanus. There is a staggering variety to enjoy from your luxury superyacht base, from the vineyards carpeting the Cape Winelands, old-growth forests along the Garden Route to wrinkly mountain ranges from the Cederberg to the Swartberg, as well as the Indian Ocean beaches.

Popular superyacht charter itineraries for South Africa include the Mozambique Channel on the south-eastern coast, where the shoreline is fringed with islands, including the Madagascar and the Cape Peninsula which is dotted with idyllic seaside townships. 

April and May are arguably the best months of the year to visit, with warm, comfortable temperatures that permit activities both at sea and onshore. If you are after a spot of whale-watching, then July to December is a better time to visit.